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sooey   07-01-2008 at 12:19:35 AM

Hi guys! Wondering if someone could give me some help.

I've recently bought a new computer. With it, i've got a Gigabyte X48-DQ6 motherboard, a Gigabyte 8800GT graphics card and i've also got a the Collermaster Real Power Pro 650W power supply.

Just installed the game that came along with it (Never Winter Nights 2) and as I was playing it, I was interupted with a message saying that my graphics card did not have enough power and would be throttled to decrease chances in damages and performance. Can someone advise me if this is normal or is there a problem somewhere? Help would be much appreciated. Thanks!

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dagger   07-01-2008 at 12:23:39 AM
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Did you forget to plug the pcie power connector into the card?

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dirtmountain   07-01-2008 at 12:24:47 AM
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^ yes, the 650w should handle it easily

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sooey   07-01-2008 at 12:50:52 AM
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Hi Guys! No I did not forget to plug it in. It's all there. All cables plugged in.

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royalcrown   07-01-2008 at 02:01:13 AM
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No, you need at least 90 amps @ 14.7 volts on each rail....

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invisik   07-01-2008 at 02:47:50 AM
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that should be fine im running a 9800gx2 on a 500watt lol.

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